Torrance Police
Los Angeles, California
How we verified this
As of August 2026 RadioReference lists all Torrance Police talkgroups on the ICI system — dispatch, tactical, SWAT, crisis intervention and investigations — as encrypted, while Torrance Fire dispatch and tactical talkgroups remain in the clear.
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Los Angeles County Context
Torrance Police isn't an outlier here: 39 of the 46 public-safety agencies we track in Los Angeles County are fully encrypted (85%), so most departments nearby have made the same move.
See every agency we track in Los Angeles County → County encryption overview →
What This Means
Every channel this agency runs, including day-to-day dispatch, is encrypted. That shuts out the public and local reporters, and it can complicate coordination with nearby agencies that still expect to hear it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torrance Police radio encrypted?
Yes. Torrance Police uses P25 AES-256 encryption. Every channel this agency runs, including day-to-day dispatch, is encrypted. That shuts out the public and local reporters, and it can complicate coordination with nearby agencies that still expect to hear it.
Can I listen to Torrance Police on a police scanner?
No. Torrance Police has fully encrypted their radio communications using P25 AES-256. No consumer scanner can decode encrypted transmissions.
Why did Torrance Police encrypt their radio?
Agencies cite officer safety and operational security. Those are assertions rather than findings — no local evidence is typically produced — while the effects are concrete and land straight away on anyone who relied on hearing Torrance Police to know what was happening nearby.
Can Los Angeles County reverse the encryption decision?
Nothing technical prevents it. Torrance Police operates encrypted because someone decided it should, and decisions of that kind get revisited when councils hear sustained, organised pressure rather than isolated complaints.
What can I do about Torrance Police encryption?
File a FOIA request for Torrance Police's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Los Angeles County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.